About Us
Steve Cohen, Deputy Commissioner, oversees the
Community Economic Development Department for Empire State Development, which includes the Division for Small Business. Our
dedicated team directs a wide array of programs and
initiatives to support small business growth and help
entrepreneurs maximize their opportunities for success.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Direct Business Assistance Services
Small Business Ombudsman: Technical assistance and referrals
to state programs for starting and expanding a small
business. Call (800) 782-8369 or (518) 292-5220 for more
information.
Puerto Rican Latino Business Development Center: Provides
technical assistance and referral to Latino small
businesses. Contact Martha Otero
at (212) 803-3227 for more information.
Entrepreneurial
Assistance Program
Environmental Small
Business Ombudsman
Procurement Assistance
Minority & Women Owned Business
Assistance
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
SMALL BUSINESS QUICK HITS
NYS Directory of Small Business Programs
This comprehensive and interactive guide assists
entrepreneurs looking to start new businesses and
provides current small business owners with invaluable
information and resources.
Directorio de Programas que Ofrece el Estado de Nueva York para Pequeñas Empresas
